outfield

noun

out·​field ˈau̇t-ˌfēld 

1

: the part of a baseball field beyond the infield and between the foul lines

2

: the baseball defensive positions comprising right field, center field, and left field

also : the players who occupy these positions

outfielder

ˈau̇t-ˌfēl-dər 

noun

Examples of outfield in a Sentence

He threw the ball to home plate from the outfield.

The team has one of the best outfields in the league.

Recent Examples on the Web

In a game against the San Francisco Giants, the Dominican player made a spectacular diving catch in the outfield, but slammed his shoulder into the foul-ball netting. —Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025

The Royals moved Nick Loftin to first base and inserted John Rave in the outfield. —Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2025

Fitzgerald recently made his first start in right field, and the club has discussed the possibility of using Koss in the outfield, as well. —Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025

It’s become clear this season that Soler’s body doesn’t respond well to playing so much outfield. —Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for outfield

• afield
• airfield
• annealed
• appealed
• brownfield
• coalfield
• concealed
• congealed
• cornfield
• downfield
• goldfield
• hayfield

Kids Definition

outfield

noun

out·​field ˈau̇t-ˌfēld 

1

: the part of a baseball field beyond the infield and between the foul lines

2

: the players positioned in the outfield

outfielder

-ˌfēl-dər 

noun